In 1993, Yamaha released a new YZ80 that was a radical change for 80cc dirt bikes - front and rear disc brakes, upside down forks and styling just like the big bikes. I remember reading about them in magazines and desperately wanting one. There was no way I'd ever get a new one, instead, my 1979 YZ80 I had at the time was rebuilt with stickers and colours of the new '93 model. I thought it was cool anyway.
So, for the last three or four years I've been on the lookout for one. When I started looking I thought I'd find one easily. I don't know where they all ended up but It took me years to find one.
Early this week one popped up on ebay, advertised as a 1994. I recognised the swingarm decals which are unique to the 1993. Confirmation of the frame number showed it was in fact a '93. Awesome!
So that's the only photo from ebay. Looks complete and a good base for restoration.
I'll post some more details after I pick it up.
